Wednesday 03/25/15

PED Virus Changes Hog Farmers' Patterns

North American hog producers have been battling porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus for nearly two years. In response, hog farmers have stepped up biosecurity practices to guard against the deadly disease infecting their herds.[Read Full Blog Post]

I have nothing against clean air. Could someone please figure out cost and emissions of keeping DEF equipped engines in a heated shop in order to feed the livestock in cold weather. Tank heaters and #1 fuel used to accomplish this. Does the additional energy consumption provide a net gain?

Posted by Bonnie Dukowitz at
8:40AM CDT 03/19/15

Monday 03/09/15

Mahindra Goes Off-Road With New Utility Vehicle

Mahindra USA is beginning to roll out its inaugural line of mPACT XTVs, the tractor manufacturer's new, built-from-the-ground-up entry into the highly competitive off-road utility vehicle market.[Read Full Blog Post]

Monday 02/23/15

It's Almost Time to Fly

The commercial unmanned aircraft era is one big step closer. In mid-February, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its long-expected proposal for regulating small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).[Read Full Blog Post]

Tuesday 01/20/15

Don't be a Victim of Rural Crime

Dealing with crime is just a fact of life for most, and while living in a rural area might lessen your chances of being a victim, many rural people have had crime invade their lives.[Read Full Blog Post]

Friday 01/09/15

Wednesday 12/31/14

Penn State Researchers Develop, Market Cover Crop Interseeder

With cover crops becoming popular with farmers in recent years, researchers at Penn State University tried to find the most efficient way to plant cover crops in an existing crop. The Penn State Interseeder just might be the way.[Read Full Blog Post]

Tuesday 12/16/14

Ideas Straight From the Shop

The modern shop is a key asset on any commercial operation. Here we've compiled a list of design and infrastructure ideas worthy of consideration if you are dreaming about your new shop space.[Read Full Blog Post]

Wed Mar 25, 2015 10:53 AM CDTNorth American hog producers have been battling porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus for nearly two years. In response, hog farmers have stepped up biosecurity practices to guard against the deadly disease infecting their herds.

Mon Mar 2, 2015 12:50 PM CSTIf you feed hay to cattle, the last thing you want to do is waste the hay during the winter feeding season. It's possible to limit hay waste with different types of feeders.

Tue Jan 20, 2015 05:34 PM CSTDealing with crime is just a fact of life for most, and while living in a rural area might lessen your chances of being a victim, many rural people have had crime invade their lives.

Wed Dec 31, 2014 11:55 AM CSTWith cover crops becoming popular with farmers in recent years, researchers at Penn State University tried to find the most efficient way to plant cover crops in an existing crop. The Penn State Interseeder just might be the way.

Tue Dec 16, 2014 12:43 PM CSTThe modern shop is a key asset on any commercial operation. Here we've compiled a list of design and infrastructure ideas worthy of consideration if you are dreaming about your new shop space.

Wed Nov 19, 2014 07:15 AM CSTThe 2014 growing season on our farm is wrapped up as we finished harvest on Friday, November 7. This year's growing season will be one we remember for years because of the weather challenges we faced.

Thu Nov 13, 2014 04:42 PM CSTIf supply and demand principles work unimpeded, prices for used equipment would start out low because of the large stockpiles on dealers' lot and would rise if supplies dwindled and demand held. It hasn't worked that way yet.